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5 things you need to know this week
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1. National Health News
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Health Care Reform
From the New York Times - After decades of failed attempts by a string of Democratic presidents and a year of bitter partisan combat, President Obama signed legislation on March 23, 2010, to overhaul the nation's health care system and guarantee access to medical insurance for tens of millions of Americans.
It was the largest single legislative achievement of Mr. Obama's first two years in office, and the most controversial. Not a single Republican voted for the final version, and Republicans across the country campaigned on a promise to repeal the bill.
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2. State Health News
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Establishing Health Insurance Exchanges: An Update on State Efforts
From the Kaiser Family Foundation - This issue brief examines states' progress in setting up the state-based health insurance exchanges through which millions of Americans are expected to purchase coverage under The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) beginning in 2014.
Click here to learn more.
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3. Interprofessional News
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Comments Concerning Restrictive Practices of ARNPs in Florida
by Donna Neff, Nursing Academy
Interprofessional practice is viewed as a means to expand access to high quality health care and reduce costs. Barriers to practice, such as experienced by nurse practitioners, are grounded in outdated laws regarding scope of practice. Such barriers undercut interprofessional practice, particularly in the care of vulnerable populations such as chronically ill and terminally ill patients. Historically, opponents of expanding the scope of practice of ARNPs and PAs cite concerns about patient safety.
In a recent Florida policy analysis, the scope of practice issues were outlined. In Florida, the law neither prohibits nor requires insurance companies and managed care companies to allow ARNPs and PAs to bill them directly (The Florida Legislature, 2010). However, ARNPs are not allowed to directly bill insurance companies and managed care organizations. While NPs in several states in the US have limitations to controlled substance prescription authority, Florida is one of two states (Alabama) that prohibits ARNPS from prescribing controlled substances. These limitations in scope of ARNP practice affect their ability to practice independently of physician supervision. There also is variability within physician's practices as to the extent to which ARNPs can function to their full capabilities.
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Interested in helping shape the 2012 NAP Forum? Get involved!
NAP's Annual Meeting, Forum and Membership Gala will be returning to Arlington, VA on March 23-24 of 2012.
The Forum Planning Committee is being chaired by Dr. Harold Glickman of the NAP Podiatric Medicine Academy. Dr. Glickman is seeking recommendations for NAP members who would like to be involved in planning this event. Please let Dr. Glickman know if you have interest in serving on this committee by contacting him at hbgapma@aol.com. Roslyn Miller from the Center for Community Solutions (RBMiller@communitysolutions.com) will be providing staff support for this event, so please include her in your communications as well.
 Be sure to save the date:
March 23-24, 2012
NAP Annual Meeting and Forum
Marriott Crystal City Gateway Hotel, Arlington, VA
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NAP is co-sponsoring the Collaborating Across Boarders Interprofessional Education Conference in November
 NAP is a co-sponsor of the 3rd Biennial Collaborating Across Borders Interprofessional Education Conference. The NAP Council Fall Meeting will occur during this event. Please try to attend and show your support for this new partnership!
Registration is now open.
Collaborating Across Borders III (CAB III)
Interprofessional Collaboration:
From Concept to Preparation to Practice
November 19-21, 2011
Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
Tucson, Arizona
This is an excellent opportunity for NAP to increase its visibility within the growing interprofessional care movement, and to continue strengthening our efforts to move interprofessional education into practice settings. Conference information and registration may be found at: www.cabarizona2011.org.
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Submit your own items for publication in this new weekly enewsletter! News items may be forwarded to Sharise Beavers at sbeavers@napractice.org. Photos are encouraged!
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